The Paralympics

Just back from two days at the Paralympics; very inspiring and as entertaining as the able-bodied games. There has been a lot of comments on the blog in relation to the Paralympics, Atos the sponsors and whether or not supporting the paralympics is a good or bad thing for MSers.

What do you think?

It is clear, apart from rare exceptions, that most paralympians have fixed disabilities, i.e. their deficits are unlikely to get worse. In the case of MS progression of the disease is likely to make participating difficult, i.e. a moving target with increasing disability. Saying that I must congratulate Stephanie Millward on her remarkable achievement in the pool; well done! 


Do you think the MS community would embrace an MS Games or something of that nature? The aim would be to embrace sport, and exercise, as way to help MSers with disabilities. We could set-up an asynchronous competition that would allow MSers from all over the world to participate. Just an idea!

The controversial post:

29 Aug 2012
WheelChairs. The 14th paralympics start in London today and this week many people will see wheelchair users (and blade runners, blind, deaf and walking enabled etc.) in a whole new light. Best of Luck to Everyone ...
http://multiple-sclerosis-research.blogspot.com/

MSers in the Medals
1 Sept 2012
http://multiple-sclerosis-research.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/msers-in-medals.html

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